Table 3.
Comparison of clinical trial combining bevacizumab and radiation in locally advanced head and neck cancer
| Study | Patient | Other Chemo Agents | BevacizumabDose | 3 Year LRFFS | 3 Year PFS | 3 Year OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salama (16) | 17 | 5 FU, Hydroxyurea | 10 mg/kg, every 2 weeks | 67% (2 year) | 59% (2 year) | 58% (2 year) |
| Fury (17) | 42 | Cisplatin | 15 mg/kg, every 3 weeks | 75.9% (2 year) | 88% (2 year) | |
| Hainsworth (18) | 60 | Paclitaxel Erlotinib | 15 mg/kg, every 3 weeks | 71% | 82% | |
| Yoo (19) | 29 | Cisplatin Erlotinib | 10 mg/kg, every 2 weeks | 85% | 82% | 86% |
| Current study | 30 | docetaxel | 5 mg/kg, every 2 weeks | 84.5% | 61.7% | 68.2% |
Abbreviation: LRFFS, local-regional failure free survival; PFS, progression-free survival; OS, overall survival.